Wang Guangli (Chinese: 王光利) (born November 1966[1]), nicknamed "King Death"[2] is a film director. A native of Sichuan—and a psychology professor by education—Wang eventually turned to film, making underground independent features that were often censored due to their political content.[2] In 2001, however, Wang decided to obtain official state backing for his film Go For Broke, which, despite its support from the Shanghai Film Studio, was limited in its release—even domestically—due to its use of the Shanghainese dialect.[2]
Wang Guangli | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1966 (age 57–58) Sichuan, China |
| Occupation | Film director |
| Years active | 1990s-present |
Wang has since shifted away from more serious works with the comedies Karmic Mahjong (2006) and Dangerous Games (2007).
Filmography edit
| Year | English Title | Chinese Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Maiden Work | 处女作 | |
| 2001 | Go for Broke | 横竖横 | |
| 2006 | Karmic Mahjong | 血战到底 | |
| 2007 | Dangerous Games | 棒子老虎鸡 | |
| 2013 | A Chilling Cosplay | 制服 |
References edit
- ^ "Wang Guangli-Director". Chengtian Entertainment. Retrieved 2008-01-16. (incorrectly labeled "Stanley Kwan")
- ^ a b c Rosenthal, Elizabeth (2002-04-25). "ARTS ABROAD; Making a Movie in China the Hard Way: Legally". The New York Times. Retrieved 2008-01-16.
External links edit
- Wang Guangli at IMDb
- Wang Guangli at AllMovie
- Wang Guangli at the Chinese Movie Database
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